Work rules during your studies

Work rules

Non-EU students

Undergraduate

Students with a valid Tier 4 (General) student visa are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and full time during vacation times, including the time between the end of your course and the end of your student visa (up to a maximum of four months).

A term-time work placement during your studies is only permitted if it is part of the course and you will get credit for it.

Tier 4 (General) student visa holders may not fill a permanent full-time vacancy, which is viewed as pursuing a career. Furthermore it is not possible for to be self-employed, employed as a doctor in training (other than on a recognised Foundation Programme) or as a professional sportsperson (including coach) or entertainer.